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Better Barn Limited

05318569

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
74 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

21 NAVIGATION BUSINESS VILLAGE, PRESTON, PR2 2YP
Incorporated 21/12/2004

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

68209
Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate

Officers

Rt Secretarial Services Limited

secretary · Since 21/12/2004

BRITISH

Also on 9 other boards

Mr Bernard Brett Vent

director · Since 21/12/2004

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · SPAIN · Age 65

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Alexander George Vent

director · Since 14/07/2021

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 34

Also on 4 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Nicholas Anthony Vent

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 30

21 Navigation Business Village, Navigation Way, Preston, PR2 2YP

Notified 01/07/2016

Mr Alexander George Vent

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 34

21 Navigation Business Village, Navigation Way, Preston, PR2 2YP

Notified 01/07/2016

Mr Christopher Michael Vent

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 30

21, Navigation Way, Preston, PR2 2YP

Notified 01/07/2016

Charges3 outstanding

charge
outstanding

MANCHESTER BUILDING SOCIETY

Created 24/08/2007Registered 13/09/2007
charge
outstanding

MANCHESTER BUILDING SOCIETY

Created 09/12/2005Registered 14/12/2005
charge
outstanding

MANCHESTER BUILDING SOCIETY

Created 21/06/2005Registered 02/07/2005

CompanyRankvs 35900+ SIC 68209 peers
58

Financial strength94th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees77th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.06× · 2/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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68
How is this score calculated?
Financial strength24/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees12/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity2/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity15/15 pts

One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.

Filing compliance15/15 pts

Full 15 points when both annual accounts and confirmation statement are filed on time. Points are deducted for each overdue filing.

Risk deductions

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/05/2025

Net Worth

£1.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£10k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£169k

Working capital

Current Assets

£12k

Current Liabilities

£181k

Fixed Assets

£1.7M

Debtors

£2k

2avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2020)

Dividends paid-£7k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£116k
Assets less current liabilities£1.5M
Signed by 05318569 2024-06-01 2025-05-31 05318569 2025-05-31 05318569 core:CurrentFinancialInstruments 2025-05-31 05318569 core:CuPrepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.06+£49k
20240.14-£15k
20232.09-£34k
20222.89+£51k
20211.07+£436k
20203.41+£41k
20193.48—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.